Last-minute details coming together at venues for Games

On the right trail

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Dave Michael, right, and his son Luke cross-country ski under new lights at Tsalteshi Trails last weekend. Work continues on the project to brighten the trails for nighttime use.
Photo by M. Scott Moon

Dave Michael, right, and his son Luke cross-country ski under new lights at Tsalteshi Trails last weekend. Work continues on the project to brighten the trails for nighttime use.

Photo by M. Scott Moon

Arctic Winter Games participants arrive in just a few days, and event organizers say area facilities are ready to greet the young athletes.

“Everything is ready to go,” said Andrew Carmichael, facilities and logistics chairman for the Soldotna Sports Center.

The center, which will be the focal point of many events during the Games, features an 85-by-195- foot ice rink that is maintained by two ice resurfacers  one primary and one backup.

In addition to the rink, there are four team rooms, two locker rooms, a first aid room and a referees room that can, and likely, will be utilized during the Games.

“The new scoreboards are also in,” Carmichael said, as is the new electric marquee out front.

With the facilities and equipment in place, Carmichael said the biggest challenge now will be setting up and breaking down the multiple events.